Condé Nast Traveler announces 2014 hotel 'hot list'

By CNN Staff

Updated 5:49 AM ET, Tue April 22, 2014

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Cheval Blanc Randheli (Maldives) – The latest hotel from luxury brand LVMH makes it onto the hot list by offering guests not only the crystal waters of the Indian Ocean, but also their own infinity pools. Pruned fingertips guaranteed.

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Andaz Maui at Wailea (Hawaii) – Located next to the sands of Mokapu, the 297-room Andaz Maui is named as one of the best new beach hotels.

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Four Seasons St. Petersburg (Russia) – This restored palace in St. Petersburg's historic Admiralteysky district features 183 guest rooms, including 26 suites.

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Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles – Originally opened in 1927 as the United Artists building, this 182-room "design" hotel is a collaboration between local group Commune and Atelier Ace. It features an original 1,600-seat theater, which is slated for reopening.

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The Marlton Hotel (New York) – Located between cupcake shops and cafes, The Marlton Hotel fits into the Greenwich Village scene with ease. Starting from $275, it's listed as one of the "best bargain" hotels.

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La Bandita Townhouse (Italy) – This 12-room inn is a former medieval convent in the ancient, pedestrians-only Italian town of Pienza. La Bandita Townhouse wins praise for family friendly policies that include feeding and mopping up after kids at no extra charge.

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Park Hyatt Siem Reap (Cambodia) – Conde Nast Traveler says Park Hyatt wins dining accolades for its restaurant's art deco ambiance and fusion food -- but not for the KFC poster that three of its rooms look out onto.

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Fogo Island Inn (Newfoundland, Canada) – The Fogo Island Inn is described as a destination in itself. It's remote -- on Canada's east coast -- but this homage to Newfoundland's fishing culture pairs guests with a "community host" to show them around.

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Condé Nast Traveler says this year's list of 33 new hotels is its most selective yet